https:\/\/amex.boingo.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
You’ll see the splash page with the logo above.<\/p>\n
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Enter your AMEX platinum card number to see if you’re eligible (I don’t see why you wouldn’t be).<\/p>\n
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Then fill out your information and credentials.<\/p>\n
Voila! You’re all set.<\/p>\n
I’ve been testing the service for a couple of weeks now and places where I find it’s most helpful are NYC subway platforms. A lot of midtown platforms are now Boingo enabled, and sometimes the app automatically connects me, but sometimes I have to manually do it. It’s also helpful when I’ve needed to connect a device like and iPad that doesn’t have have cellular service.<\/p>\n
I’m still a bit jealous of Hong Kong where there’s regular cell service in all the subway stations I entered and only about 5% here in NY though, but that’s a different discussion. Is this a feature you would make use of?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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